Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

Charged with a crime? You deserve the best criminal lawyer, someone with a proven track record and reputation for treating clients with dignity and respect. The Dallas, Texas attorneys of Clancy & Clancy Attorneys at Law believe that by conducting an in-depth investigation and analysis of the facts and defenses of every client’s case, we can achieve the best results possible. The criminal defense lawyers and associates at our law office are respected former judges and prosecutors who are knowledgeable in the law and personally committed to each client.

Tim Clancy is an ethical, respected and aggressive Dallas criminal lawyer who represent clients in state and federal criminal courts in felony, misdemeanor and juvenile matters.

CASE RESULT HIGHLIGHTS

CLIENT

CRIMINAL CHARGE

OUTCOME

COURT JURISDICTION

K.C.

FELONY THEFT: $2500 RO $30000 VALUE

GRAND JURY NO BILL; CHARGES DROPPED

DENTON COUNTY

H.L.

DWI: FIRST CHARGE

DISMISSED

DALLAS COUNTY

R.S.

DWI: 2ND CHARGE

DISMISSED

DALLAS COUNTY

L.B.

FELONY POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: 2 COUNTS

DISMISSED

DALLAS COUNTY

D.G.

FEDERAL MEDICARE FRAUD: UNDER FEDERAL INDICTMENT

DISMISSED

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS

J.W.

VIOLATION OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER

DISMISSED

COLLIN COUNTY

Felonies, Federal Crimes, DWIs, Misdemeanors, and Juvenile Chargers

Texas State Felonies

In Texas, felonies fall under five categories: capital, class I, II, and III, and state jail felonies. A crime will fall under one of these categories depending on the circumstances, and will be charged in accordance with the severity of the crime committed as well as the history of the convicted person.

Capital Felonies

Capital felonies are the most severe type of punishment. Punishment for a capital felony will either be life in prison without parole or the death penalty. The jury will only give the death penalty if the prosecutor seeks it; otherwise, the minimum punishment will be life without parole. An example of a capital felony is murder. Texas capital felony Sec. 12.31

Class I Felonies

First degree felonies are punishable by life in jail or no less than five and no more than 99 years in prison. On top of this sentencing, the convicted may be subject to pay a fine not exceeding $10,000. An example of a class I felony is sexual assault against a child. Texas class I felony Sec. 12.32.

Class II Felonies

Second degree felonies are punishable by no fewer than two and no more than 20 years in prison. Like first degree felonies, a second degree felony can be punishable by up to $10,000 on top of prison time. An example of a class II felony is causing severe injury to a member of the family. Texas class II felony Sec. 12.33.

Class III Felonies

Third degree felonies are punishable by no less than two years and no more than 10 years in state prison. The maximum fine is also $10,000. An example of a class III felony is possession of 50 or more pounds of marijuana. Texas class III felony Sec. 12.34.

State Jail Felony

A state jail felony is punishable by no fewer than 180 days and no more than two years, with a maximum fine of $10,000. State jail felonies fall into a grey area where if a lawmaker failed to place a particular type of felony in a specific classification. However, if the convicted person had previously committed a felony or used a deadly weapon during the crime, the judge may punish the convicted person with a third degree felony charge as opposed to a state jail felony charge. An example of a state jail felony is theft of livestock up to $20,000. Texas state jail felony Sec. 12.35.

We defend clients that have been charged with the following state felonies and more:

Aggravated sexual assault;

Online solicitation of a minor;

Child pornography;

Computer crimes and hacking; and

Indecency with a child

Overlap Between Federal Crimes Committed in the State of Texas

There is sometimes an overlap between state and federal crimes when an offense is committed. In this case, parties must choose whether they want to try the case in state or federal court . In the scenario that only federal laws are broken, the case will be tried in federal court.

However, most criminal cases involve state offenses, and are tried in state court. Examples of federal crimes are cases in which the United States is considered a party, when the U.S. constitution has been violated, over bankruptcy, over copyright, when patents have been violated, when maritime law comes into play, and when there is a dispute between citizens of different state over the sum of $75,000 or more.

We Defend Clients That Have Been Charged With the Following Federal Felonies:

Mail fraud;

Wire fraud;

Child pornography;

Drugs;

Aggravated identity theft;

Medicare fraud; and

Medicaid fraud

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas

A driving while intoxicated charge, commonly referred to as a DWI, is given when the driver’s blood alcohol content is 0.08 or greater. Impairment begins at 0.01 (when the first drink is consumed). However, every state, including Texas, has set the legal limit at under 0.08. A driver or passenger, regardless of any intoxication, can also be fined up to $500 for having an open container of alcohol within the vehicle.

There are three levels of punishment for a DWI. The first offense is a fine of up to $2,000, between three and 180 days in jail, loss of a driver’s license for up to one year, and an annual fee of $1,000 to $2,000 for three years in order to retain the driver’s license. If the second offense occurs within a period of five years, the offender must install an ignition switch operated by breathing into it, which prevents the driver from operating their vehicle if their blood alcohol content is 0.08 or greater.

The second offense, in the state of Texas is a fine of up to $4,000, one month to one year in jail, the loss of their driver’s license for up to two years, and an annual fee of $1,000, $1,500, or $2,000 for three years in order to retain the driver’s license. The third offense is a $10,000 fine, between two and 10 years in prison, loss of a driver’s license for up to two years, and an annual fee of $1,000 to $2,000 for three years in order to retain the driver’s license.

Driving drunk with a child passenger is an even greater offense than simply driving drunk. Fines can be as great as $10,000, the offender can spend up to two years in prison, and lose their license for up to 180 days.

We Defend Clients That Have Been Charged with the Following DWI & Alcohol Related Charges:

DWI with child passenger;

Boating while intoxicated

BWI with Firearm;

Biking while intoxicated; and

Driving a golf cart while intoxicated

Misdemeanor Charges in Texas

A misdemeanor is a much smaller offense than a felony. There are three types of misdemeanors: Class A, Class B, and Class C. However, the statute of limitations is just two years for a misdemeanor, meaning that the crime cannot be punished if it occurred more than two years ago.

Class A Misdemeanor

A Class A misdemeanor, such as carrying a gun without a permit, is punishable with a fine not exceeding $4,000 and/or jail time up to one year. Texas statute Sec. 12.21.

Class B Misdemeanor

A Class B misdemeanor, such as possessing two or fewer ounces of marijuana, is punishable with a fine not exceeding $2,000 and/or jail time up to 180 days. Texas statute Sec. 12.22.

Class C Misdemeanor

A Class B misdemeanor, such as theft of less than $50, is punishable with a fine not exceeding $500 and no jail time. Texas statute Sec. 12.23.

We Defend Clients That Have Been Charged with the Following Misdemeanor Offenses:

Theft ($50 to $500 and $500 to $1,500);

Possession of marijuana;

Assault;

Family violence; and

Unlawful carrying of a weapon

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Contact Clancy & Clancy Attorneys at Law by filling out the form or call (214) 550-5771, seven days a week, 24 hours a day for a free, confidential consultation today. Don’t hesitate to call us now to get started on your case as soon as possible.

DEDICATED. PROMINENT. EXPERIENCED DEFENSE ATTORNEY.

Attorney Tim Clancy has 15+ years of experience defending people in the Dallas – Fort Worth area and throughout the entire state of Texas. Our criminal law firm has successfully defended clients resulting in state and federal charges getting dropped, obtained case dismissals, charge reductions and acquittals. Choosing the right criminal defense attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make.

Whether you have been accused of a crime or simply are being investigated, your rights and freedom are in jeopardy. It is important to have the counsel of an experienced criminal defense lawyer as early as possible. Our legal team takes a team approach, utilizing years of experience and knowledge to provide you with a strategic, aggressive defense to fight the charges against you and protect your rights and interests.

Testimonials

Tim Clancy is, by far, one of the most honest and knowledgable criminal defense attorneys I have used. I trust him and know that he will always take care of me in trial. He always takes time to answer my questions, and he has never let me down in court

He knows the law and treats his clients with upmost respect.

Traci W., Yelp review

If you ever have a need for an attorney, who will handle Juvenile cases in the Dallas area, Tim and his team are great. We did a sealing of a juvenile case and ran across an identity theft in regards to the information needing to be sealed. Tim and his

Tim and his team are great.

Nicole B., Yelp review

What a difference the right attorney makes. I dealt with another prominent attorney for the same case and while he described several different possible outcomes, he informed me jail time would be unavoidable. I interviewed several highly recommended criminal defense attorneys and knew immediately Tim Clancy was the man for

He exceeded my expectations.

Jan B., Yelp review

Tim Clancy stuck with me for 2 years when i was charged a felony by Mesquite police. But they did police brutality on me tho so after 2 long years of fighting them and Tim Clancy discovery it was finally dismissed all charges drop. I would highly recommend him and

I would highly recommend him

Chase M., Yelp review

I reached out to Tim while living in another state in order to obtain assistance for my son. Even though we were only conversing via the phone he was very helpful and was able to be blunt honest with regards to options we had, while always displaying a compassionate ear.

I would highly recommend Tim Clancy to anyone for representation.

D.E., Yelp review

Tim is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. He knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. And more importantly, he knows how to take care of his clients. See more reviews on Yelp.

A fantastic criminal defense attorney

Cody S., Yelp review

My family and I are so thankful for this young man taking our family member's case. He has restored faith in attorneys for us. He has kept us informed and put mega hours into this case even thou we found him literally at the last minute and he tried his

He has restored faith in attorneys for us.

Gerri, Avvo review

Mr. Clancy handled a case for our family and did so much more than we ever thought could be done with the very short deadline to respond (two days). We hired him at the last minute because we thought we had time and he educated us on legal deadlines. We

Upfront and honest

Sherry, Avvo review

Great sharp attorney with integrity. Goes beyond the call, great communicator that will get you results. I highly recommend Tim Clancy and his staff and thank you greatly for all you have done. See more reviews on Avvo.

Great sharp attorney with integrity.

PH, Avvo review

After my run in with the law I interviewed many attorneys in Dallas. Many of them did up selling of their services and showed very little personal interest in my case outside of collecting a fee. Tim explained the process of what I had to expect with my case and

Better call Tim!

Moses, Avvo review

Tim helped us during a difficult time in our lives. Even though he was out of town vacationing with his family, he still took the time to talk with us and put our mind at ease until we could meet in his office. He took care of three different matters

We highly recommend Tim.

Anonymous, Avvo review

There is not enough I can say about Mr. Clancy. My daughter was was to be expelled from High School and charged with a third degree felony due to a youthful indiscretion. Mr Clancy successfully represented my daughter to the state and was able to work out a plea deal

Mr. Clancy saved my daughter’s future.

Larry, Avvo review

No one looks for representation until trouble strikes, but when it does I highly recommend attorney Tim Clancy. Tim treated me with the upmost respect and professionalism you can find in an attorney. I was facing a felony charge with an almost certain prison sentence. Tim’s dedication and hard work

I highly recommend attorney Tim Clancy.

Anonymous, Avvo review

Tim was very caring and patient. He was helpful in collecting information and making the process easier than I thought possible. He was thorough and extremely competent. He has a lot of experience as he learned a lot from working with his father who was also a great Attorney. See

He was thorough and extremely competent.

Johnny, Avvo review

Tim was referred to me by a business associate approximately 8 years ago. I first went to Tim's website and was a bit overwhelmed by the breadth of his practice but I called him just the same. I met Tim and instantly liked him as he impressed me with his

Call Tim, you won’t be disappointed.

Kevin, Avvo review

Tim Clancy did a phenomenal job as my attorney. He made me feel very comfortable and valued from the start. He always took into account my goals in regards to the outcome. As we came closer to my court date he informed me of a couple different outcomes. To my

He made me feel very comfortable and valued from the start.

Sean, Avvo review

If you’re reading this review, I’m sure that you, or your loved one is in need of a miracle. Tim Clancy was my miracle. He gave me my life back. In 2014, I found myself fighting for my freedom for the first time in my life. I never thought I

Tim Clancy is the right choice.

Josh, Avvo review

Last year I was caught out of nowhere when I was accused of a felony charge. I was confused and scared as I have never once had an issue with any type of law breaking, and had never experienced any type of lawsuit or criminal charges whatsoever. I was lucky

Professional and caring legal representation

Anonymous, Avvo review

To start off with my name is Henry, father of 3 daughters from San Angelo TX. I work out of state 11 months a year. One Sunday morning I was informed my youngest daughter was in jail with felony charges pending. I prayed for my daughter's safety and googled criminal

He worked relentlessly and got the outcome that we wanted.

Henry, Avvo review

It is never an easy time when you are dealing with a legal situation. Tim’s knowledge, follow up, advice and ultimate favorable resolution to my DWI was extremely valuable in every respect. With Tim, you not only get a top-notch attorney who knows his stuff, you also get someone who

A top-notch attorney who knows his stuff

Anonymous, Avvo review

Tim was a great lawyer! My case involved domestic violence and he agreed to meet me immediately after I called him which I really appreciated! He is very detail oriented and wants to make sure you have all then information you need. He kept in contact with me consistently and

I definitely recommend him!

Anonymous, Avvo review

​I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for all the care and concern you have shown me. And for working timelessly to ensure that the law worked in our favor. If it weren’t for your analytical skills and knowledge, the matter wouldn’t have been settled by now.

You were able to prove the case. I was more than pleased with the outcome.

Odis, Avvo review

Tim was a God send for me and my family. I was directed to him through word of mouth and was beyond grateful for finding him. I found myself in a situation I would never had thought possible involving my 14 year old. I had no experience with criminal charges,

Continually went above and beyond…

Michele, Avvo review

Tim is an amazing attorney, pure and simple.... I hired him to represent me in a case and he provided sound legal advice and gave me the best representation for someone that has never suffered the legal system before. He provided his services at a very competitive rate compared to

An amazing attorney

Moses H., Yelp review

I had a great experience working with Tim Clancy. To start off, he treats you like you're a person who has feelings and takes into account everything you say. He doesn't make you feel as though your less than whatsoever. Anytime I needed anything he was there to talk. If

He was able to get the best result

Sean K., Yelp review

Sometimes people get in situations far worse than they could have ever imagined. This was it for me and I am beyond thankful Tim helped me through this terrifying experience. I had never been in trouble before, ever. Tim set my expectations on possible scenarios and worked as hard as

Patient, responsive defense attorney

Maddie H., Yelp review

TIM IS A VERY PROFESSIONAL PERSON! HE IS VERY PROMPT WITH MEETINGS, CALLBACKS, EMAILS, TEXTS, AND KEEPING ME INFORMED ON MY CASE! HE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY ME AS A GREAT ATTORNEY! See more reviews on Avvo.

Very professional person

Je'Vonnie, Avvo review

Dedicated, smart, honest. Highly recommend. Tim Clancy is the best.

Dedicated, smart, honest

Katia O., Google review

I had one felony charge when I was on a hunt for a lawyer. Finding a good lawyer who is going to represent you is not the easiest. I met with three other lawyers before I met with Tim Clancy and the moment I sat down with him I knew

He is truly a wonderful lawyer

Seana W., Avvo review

Juvenile Charges in Texas

The goal of the adult criminal justice system is punishment and public safety, while the goal of the juvenile criminal justice system has a larger focus on rehabilitation. As such, children under the age of 18 are often given much lighter punishments than adults for similar charges. Facilities are meant to be safe and reconstructive, where youths can learn skills and values as opposed to solely punishment.

Punishment varies greatly depending on the crime committed. In most cases, juvenile criminal records are kept secret to allow the youth to a promising future life. Exceptions to this include those youths who must register as sex offenders and those who have committed serious crimes that require them to complete their punishment as an adult in adult correctional facilities.

We defend Clients Facing Juvenile Charges Such As:

Minor in possession of alcohol

Driving under the influence

Burglary of a home or motor vehicle

Assault; and

Drug possession

If you or a family member has been charged with a federal crime, state crime, misdemeanor, a DWI, or a juvenile charge, it is vital to get in contact with an experienced Texas criminal defense attorney to give you the best chances for your and your family’s future.